Christopher Bester
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dependable Warehouse Professional experienced in stocking, material handling, and construction support within fast-paced environments. Achieved enhanced productivity and safety through effective time management, organizational skills, and adherence to operational protocols. Focused on optimizing inventory management and equipment maintenance to promote team efficiency and maintain a collaborative workplace.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Lakeside Books LLC - Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis
02.2026 - Current
- Operated forklift to move book pallets across Lakeside Books fulfillment warehouse
- Loaded and unloaded trailers to facilitate timely processing of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Staged palletized inventory for picking, packing, and shipping lanes
- Inspected forklift equipment and reported safety issues before shift start
- Scanned inventory locations using warehouse tracking systems and handheld devices
- Replenished pick slots with books and supplies from reserve stock
- Processed orders by accurately picking products from warehouse shelves for efficient fulfillment
- Organized goods in loading dock area for improved accessibility and streamlined loading
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
Cook
Country Pride Restaurant
Calyton, IN
02.2026 - Current
- Executed prep cook tasks: washing, chopping, sorting ingredients to ensure ingredient readiness
- Applied safe food handling, storage practices, and waste control measures to uphold health standards
- Maintained kitchen equipment to meet operational standards and support culinary efficiency
- Facilitated open communication among team members to enhance collaboration with team members and rapport with team members and leaders
Laborer / Material Handler
Corey Gregory Excavation
Edinburgh, IN
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved materials to support project timelines across job sites
- Organized site, staged materials, and maintained workflow to enhance operational efficiency
- Operated hand and power tools while following safety procedures
- Collaborated with team to consistently achieve daily production goals
Line Cook
Montana Mikes Steakhouse
Columbus, IN
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Operated efficiently in fast-paced environment, consistently meeting time and quality standards
- Coordinated multiple tasks during peak hours to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Managed various tasks simultaneously during busy hours to maximize efficiency. during peak hours to ensure smooth kitchen operations
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Stocked shelves and organized inventory to ensure product availability
- Maintained clean, safe work environment to support efficient overnight operations
- Followed inventory procedures and met productivity expectations to enhance workflow
Education
GED -
Ben Davis High School
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Freight handling
- Inventory management
- Warehouse tracking systems
- Safety compliance
- Endurance for warehouse tasks
- Time management
- Quick system adaptation
- Collaboration in logistics
- Inventory scanning
- Pallet staging
- Trailer loading
- Equipment inspection
- Warehouse logistics
- Inventory control
- Order picking
- Supply replenishment
- Team communication
Timeline
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Lakeside Books LLC - Indianapolis, IN
02.2026 - Current
Cook
Country Pride Restaurant
02.2026 - Current
Laborer / Material Handler
Corey Gregory Excavation
04.2022 - 12.2023
Line Cook
Montana Mikes Steakhouse
06.2017 - 10.2020
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
07.2016 - 12.2016
GED -
Ben Davis High School